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News18 Afternoon Digest: India Records 3.5 Lakh New Cases, 2,812 Deaths; Google CEO Pichai Announces Rs 135 Cr Relief Fund
Here are the top stories we are covering this afternoon: India Records 3.5 Lakh Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 2,812 Fatalities With No Sign of Surge Abating; Covishield vs Covaxin: All You Need to Know; Google CEO Pichai Announces Rs 135 Cr Relief Fund For India’...
Apple AirDrop Vulnerability Could Expose Data of 1.5 Billion Users to Anyone Within Wi-Fi Range
The researchers said that 1.5 billion Apple users are affected by this issue, but Apple still hasn't acknowledged the issue.
Which Degree Makes You Most Employable in Post-COVID World? Hint: It's not an MBA
Despite being the most employable degree, less than half of the students who clear a BTech or BE course are ready enough to get a job.
COVID-19 Second Wave: Ticket Prices on India-US Flights See a Steep Hike After 'Do Not Travel' Advisory
The average fare for an economy class ticket on an India-US flight is around Rs 50,000, but the fares for this week's flights are hovering around Rs 1.5 lakh.
Oscars 2021: The Academy Pays Tribute to Irrfan Khan, Bhanu Athaiya at In Memoriam Section
Indian artistes Irrfan Khan, Bhanu Athaiya remembered at In Memoriam section of Oscars 2021.
West Bengal Elections: Voting Begins for 7th Phase, 284 Candidates in Fray
Security measures have been heightened in view of the violence in the previous phases, particularly the death of five people in Cooch Behar in the fourth round of polling on April 10, an Election Commission official said.
Oscars 2021: Best Original Songs Kick Off Pre-Show Before Main Ceremony
The five songs were presented in a pre-show before the 93rd Academy Awards began at Union Station in Los Angeles.
Oscars Latest: Arrivals Begin For An Unusual Academy Awards
The Latest on the Oscars (all times local):
O'Neill 2 HRs As Flaherty, Cards Hand Reds 7th Straight Loss
Tyler ONeill homered twice and Jack Flaherty tossed seven sharp innings as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati 52 Sunday, the Reds' seventh straight loss.
US to Send India Supplies, Raw Material for Covid-19 Vaccines 'Immediately'
US will supply rapid diagnostic test kits, ventilators and PPE to India.
Olympic-bound Boxer Simranjit Kaur Tests Positive for Covid-19, Could Miss 2-week Training
Olympic-bound boxer Simranjit Kaur could miss training for a fortnight or more as she has tested positive for Covid-19.
Britain Sends Medical Equipment to India to Help Fight Covid-19
First package due to arrive in Delhi early on Tuesday, with further shipments later this week.
Mumbai Out of the Woods, Says BMC Chief as City Gets 1.5 Lakh Vaccines, Oxygen Supply
Earlier this month, 75 of the 120 vaccination centres across Mumbai had suspended inoculation due to a shortage of doses.
Mission Oxygen Express: Navy Sends Ships with Covid Supplies to Lakshadweep; Refills O2 Cylinders
The Headquarter Southern Naval Command (HQSNC) at Kochi via INS Sharda helped transfer oxygen cylinders, Rapid Antigen Detection Test (RADT) kits, Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), masks and other items.
Akshay Kumar Donates Rs 1 Crore for Covid Relief Through Gautam Gambhir Foundation
Gautam Gambhir thanked Akshay Kumar for donating Rs 1 crore for Covid relief work.
Dibrugarh University UG, PG Exams Postponed
Students whose exams have been postponed have been asked to vacate hostels. Entry of visitors has been restricted to the campus